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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1963

Page

8

Wisconsin and Monroe Weather Forecast May 16 1963

Daily Record reports mostly sunny conditions in Wisconsin this afternoon with partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures tonight. Friday brings more sun and little temperature change with possible scattered thundershowers, highs 65 to 72. Monroe area notes mostly sunny today, tonight partly cloudy and warmer, Friday partly cloudy with a chance of showers, lows 50 to 55, highs 65 to 72.

Wisconsin Monroe

County court actions include guilty plea on worthless checks

County Court Judge Roger L. Elmer James Coffey of Argyle pleaded guilty to five counts of worthless checks with a pre sentence exam ordered and a $375 bond. McMor Han Trucking Co of Shullsburg forfeited a $472 bond for axle overload. Other forfeitures include $30 bond for no stop light and $25 bond for failure to yield right of way.

Roger L. Elmer James Coffey Argyle McMor - Han Trucking Co Shullsburg Linnean Lana VvyeTut Weistel I State Patrol Arnold F. Stalder Jr Llth Avenue Sheriff's Department

Speeding Fine For Grace L. Stroud in Monroe

Grace L. Stroud of Poplar Grove Newfoundland and Labrador forfeits a $10 fine after a Monroe police speeding incident.

Grace L. Stroud Poplar Grove Monroe

Obituary Notes List Several Elders in Wisconsin

Mrs Lucy Parsons 88 of 1208 22nd street Mrs Louisa Timpe 79 Galena Illinois Mrs Mabel Davis 82 Elk Horn John D Bennett 90 Mineral Point Charles F McGlynn 86 Warren Searles C Christman 71 Janesville Dozens of ages and residences listed in brief death notices from Wisconsin towns.

Lucy Parsons 22Nd Street Louisa Timpe Galena Mabel Davis Elkhorn John D. Bennett Mineral Point Charles F. McGlynn Warren Searles C. Christman Janesville

Local Families Record May Births and Names

Mr and Mrs Dale Meyers announce a daughter born May 16 at 2208 12th Street. Mr and Mrs Clarence E Meier of South Wayne report a son born in May. Mr and Mrs Edward Anderson of 120342 9th Street announce a daughter born May 16. Mr and Mrs Glen J Shippy of Gratiot report a son born May 16. Mr and Mrs Ernest Frie of Brodhead announce a son born May 16.

Dale Meyers 12Th Street Clarence E. Meier South Wayne, Son Edward Anderson 9Th Street Glen J. Shippy Gratiot Ernest Frie Brodhead

Hospital Accident and Patient Listings for Local Towns

A local hospital reports multiple incident and patient entries. Names appear with towns including Argyle Freeport Janesville Beloit and New Glarus, with procedures such as tonsillectomy and various medical and surgical cases. Dismissals include Mrs Donald Moore and Paul Rather.

Elsie Erickson Argyle LaVerne Taylor Brodhead Mark William Mayer Route 4 Mary Catherine John Bernard Huber 16Th Street Susan Lin Endress Freeport Herbert Mohns Amber Sloane Janesville William J. Cody Mineral Point Howard J. Broin Charles Jones New Glarus Michael Anastasi Beloit Dale Lee Everson Christ Balsiger 8Th Street Ray C. Kubly Thomas A. Hefty Elmer J. Erickson Louise Breckiin Earl Sarbacker Donald Moore Paul Frederick Rather

Lucy Parsons 88 Dies in Martintown Area Home

Mrs Lucy Parsons 88 descendant of Daniel Webster died at 10 10 last night at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Emmett Nelson 1208 22nd street She had lived there since December 15 1962 moving from Martintown where she had lived 60 years She was born Viola Webster July 29 1874 in Wayne Township Lafayette County Married Sherman Parsons May 23 1894 They farmed in Wayne Township and Cadiz before moving to Martintown She was a member of Martintown Community Church and its Aid Society She played organ and piano at the church for 60 years Surviving two sons Seymour Downers Grove Ill and Rolland Wollaston Mass a daughter Mrs Emmett Maude Nelson Monroe Four grandchildren 11 great grandchildren two daughters Lucille and another infant preceded her Services set for 2 pm Saturday at Martintown Church Visitation after 1030 am Saturday and at Stuessy Funeral Home after 6 pm tomorrow Burial in Eastman Cemetery near South Wayne Rev Roy Berg to officiate

Lucy Parsons Daniel Webster Emmett Nelson 22Nd Street Martintown Viola Webster Seymour Polly Andrews Webster Wayne Township Lafayette County South Wayne Sheridan Parsons Cadiz Green County Parsons Emmett Maude) Nelson Monroe Lucille Stuessy Funeral Roy Berg Eastman Cemetery

Two Auto Mishaps Reported in Monroe

Monroe city police reported two auto accidents. At 9:02 a.m. Henry F. Kubly in Monroe collided at 12th street and 17th avenue with Thomas R. Smith of Monroe causing moderate damage. Yesterday at 4:10 p.m. Neva G. Gnagi backed into a parked car in the Sentry Parking lot causing only minor damage.

Henry F. Kubly Monroe Thomas R. Smith 12Th Street 17Th Avenue Neva G. Gnagi

Brodhead Man Hurt In Area Auto Mishap

LaVerne W. Taylor a 21 year old from Brodhead sustained a fractured ankle and severe facial cuts in a one car crash two miles west of Browntown around 10 30 last night. Deputies report the car left a side road crossed Highway 11 flew 26 paces off an embankment struck a railroad track and hit a tree. He was taken to St Clare Hospital with Browntown firemen assisting.

LaVerne W. Taylor Brodhead Browntown Taylor St. Clare Hospital

Liquid Fertilizer Spill At Darlington Farm Co op

Insurance adjusters assess a spill at the La Fayette Farmco Co op Warehouse after a tank valve failure released thousands of gallons of aqua ammonian liquid side dressing for corn. Rescue crews wore gas masks to seal the valve and contain fumes. Names listed include Ralph L. Figi Sr., Oswald Schneider, Wilbert Christen Sr., and others.

Darlington (Special Lafayette Farmco Co-op Darlington Ralph L. Figi Sr Oswald Schneider Wilbert Christen Sr Herman L. Schindler Walter J. Burkhalter Lloyd Richardson Christ Balsiger Robert E. Wahle James Ring Edward J. Michael Robert Legler Julia Colden Arthur Fahey Arnold Reasa Edward Embertson Sidney Stair Victor Folgate Esther Viney Norval Parrish Arnold Walters

Local Notes and Visits From Monticello Residents

Personal mentions include Gottfried Schuetz Jr. visiting New Glarus from New Mexico to see his parents. Mrs. Louis Teale and Mrs. Louis Nipple arrive from Albany. Bake sale announced Friday May 17 at 9 am at First National Bank Monroe by Woodford Methodist church ladies. Mrs. Baltz Hoesly of Madison, formerly of Monticello, now with Mrs. Martha Hefty in New Glarus. Estelle North, former county nurse, spent the night with her son Dean and returned to Sparta.

Gottfried Schuetz Jr New Mexico New Glarus Louis Teale Louis Nipple Albany First National Bank Monroe Woodford Methodist Church Baltz Hoesly Madison Monticello Martha Hefty Estelle North Dean Sparta

Brownie Troop Tours The Monroe Evening Times

The St. Victor's second grade Brownie troop toured The Monroe Evening Times yesterday afternoon. They were guided by leaders Mrs. Lee Kirsch and Mrs. Franz Niederberger and accompanied by two mothers.

St. Victor’s Parochial School Monroe Lee Kirsch Franz Niederberger Joseph R. Ganshert Daniel Gerber Mary Jo Klarer Karen Majerus Marilyn Pick Marie Kirsch Linda Kay Dischler Bonita Jo Benkert Laura Jean Ganshert Mary Therese Rieder Janet Ganshert

Mrs. Gfroerer Elected Rock River Library Leader

Lucy A. Gfroerer librarian at the Ludlow Memorial library was elected chairman of the Rock River Valley Library Association at the Lake Geneva annual meeting. She will preside at the next spring gathering in Evansville with Mrs. Robert Hahlen attending as school board library committee chair.

Lucy A. Gfroerer Ludlow Memorial Library Rock River Valley Library Association Lake Geneva Robert Hahlen School Board Gfroever Evansville

Milwaukee man attends bank examiner school in D.C.

Gary Wunschel of Milwaukee son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Wunschel travels to Washington for four weeks of training for bank examiners under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Nielsen.

Spring Grove Gary Wunschel Milwaukee Virgil Wunschel Washington, D.C Nielsen Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. of

Rose Voelkl to be Honored for 50 Years at Etter Store

Excitement rises at Etter’s store as Miss Rose Voelkl is celebrated for a half century of loyal clerking in the family shop. Duke Etter plans a Saturday event with cards from longtime customers and gifts from wholesale partners. A fourteenth generation window display showcases past items including a wedding hat and vintage stockings.

Etter Rose Voelkl Etters Rose J.T Duke) Etter Monroe Evening Times Rose Voelkli Miss Rose Martha Etter 16 Miss Voelkli

Stock List Remains Irregularly Higher

New York the stock market was irregularly higher this afternoon with sugar stocks strong and tobacco weak. Trading was active with volume around 6 million shares, up from 5.65 million. Fractional gains by key stocks outweighed losses, keeping the list slightly ahead. Sugar stocks rose on firm commodity prices.

New York Tovaccos

Cross on Legion Hill Under Repair in New Glarus

The cross on Legion Hill is removed for repairs and installation of new lights. When reerected it will be visible from all village entrances, restoring a familiar landmark for residents and visitors.

Glarus Legion Hill

Goodwill Truck to Collect Donations in Monroe Tomorrow

Mrs. Dorothy Volmary announces the Goodwill Industries Truck will visit Monroe tomorrow to collect clothing shoes housewares appliances and furniture for rehabilitation. Contact 325-3488 for details and arrangements.

Dorothy Volmary Goodwill Goodwill Industries Monroe Volmary

Steven Truttmann Undergoes Dental Surgery in Madison

Steven Truttmann underwent dental surgery in Madison on Monday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Forrest Edseth of rural Monroe and works at Kuhne Lumber Co in Monroe.

Steven Truttmann Madison Forrest Edseth Monroe Kuhne Lumber Co

Farm worker injured by tractor on Argyle farm

Elfie Erickson, 72, of Argyle, was admitted to St. Clare hospital at 6 30 p m yesterday after being pinned under a tractor while working on his farm. He suffered exposure and leg bruises but is reported in good condition and expected to be released tomorrow.

Elfie Erickson Argyle St. Clare Hospital Treaties Affeel Erickson

Fox Attack Leads to Fatal Fox Beating During Mushroom Hunt

Howard Lueck of Browntown and his son-in-law Phil Crawford of Monroe clubbed a fox to death after it attacked them four times during a mushroom hunting trip. The men were not bitten.

Howard Lueck Browntown Phil Crawford Monroe

Judge Elmer speaks to DeMolay on government duties

Judge Roger L. Elmer addressed the DeMolay chapter in observance of Government Month. He explained the Bill of Rights and the duties of county elective officials, noting monthly themes for the group.

Elmer Roger L. Elmer DeMolay

Sundseth Feted At Jaycee Event

Sidney L. Horman of Milwaukee spoke on Social Security costs at the Jaycees and wives meeting. Kenneth Sundseth, outgoing president, received a desk pen set and becomes a state Jaycee vice president. A dinner bell was given to the Jaycees by Mrs. Sundseth. A June 19 meeting will set budget and summer plans. Events listed include Tait race and Junior Champ Day on June 8, June 29-30 horse show, July 20 Junior Champ Day, and June 26 Jaycees picnic at Windy Acres.

Sidney L. Horman Milwaukee Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Marco Kenneth Sundseth Sundseth Wisconsin Dells Windy Acres

Hollandale Graduation Set For Friday Evening

Hollandale special graduation exercises will be held for the Hollandale Area School District No. 10 at the Community Building Friday at 8 p m. The commencement address will be given by Max H Klein attorney at law with Rev J L Bind delivering the invocation. Graduates include Dixie Coulthard Bette Disrud LeRoy Fahrney Paul Fuchs Marcellinus Gempler Susan Halverson Andrea Hegland Donna Hildreth Dwayne Hughes Jacqueline James Barry Lund Kenneth Norton Ronald Retrum Richard Runden Mi

Hollandale Hollandale Area Max H. Klein J. L. Bind Dixie Coulthard Bette Disrud LeRoy Fahrney Paul Fuchs Marcellinus Gempler Susan Halverson Andrea Hegland Donna Hildreth Dwayne Hughes Jacqueline James Barry Lund Kenneth Norton Ronald Retrum Richard Runden

Local Students Named In Eighth Grade Roster

The document lists eighth grade students including David Beecher Donald Beecher Thomas Blaser Daniel Bollerud Larry Conley Mary Coogan Sherilyn Gilbertson Dianna Halverson Donna Hanson Joel Hendrickson Ruth Hendrickson Judy Hittesdorf Alan Tamac Daham Wayne Keast Margie Ley Marcia Ley Annette McCaulley James Dellerich Diana Olson Richard Olson Vicki Peterson Pauline Ryan John Scheiss Christine Schmidt Veronica Schroeder William Skews Leo Spellman and Bruce Thompson.

Chael Ryan Sonja Severson Gary Weier David Beecher Donald Beecher Thomas Blaser Daniel Bollerud Larry Conley Mary Coogan Sherilyn Gilbertson Dianna Halverson Donna Hanson Joel Hendrickson Ruth Hendrickson Judy Hittesdorf Echac Alan Tamac Daham Fruity Se Wayne Keast Margie Ley Marcia Ley Annette McCaulley James Dellerich Diana Olson Richard Olson Vicki

Monroe Girl Named By Dramatics Group

Miss Penny Fitzgerald a Platteville State College sophomore has been elected into the ETA TAU cast of Alpha Psi Omega and serves as secretary of the Pioneer Players Eta Tau. She has been reelected historian of the National Education Association. The daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Fitzgerald resides at 1203 7th Avenue.

Penny Fitzgerald Platteville State College Eta-Tau Alpha Psi Omega Pioneer Players Eta Tau Miss Fitzgerald National Education Association NEA Ralph Fitzgerald

Soviet executes spy Penkovsky in Moscow

Moscow TASS reports Oleg Penkovsky has been executed under the sentence pronounced last Saturday in the Greville Wynne spy case involving the British businessman.

Moscow Tass Oleg Penkovsky Greville Wynne

Honey Creek Group Plans Monday Meeting

Mrs Helen Hunt will speak on home decoration and remodeling while Nathan Roth shows slides of remodeled farm homes at the Honey Creek water shed meeting. A Monroe high school clarinet quartet and Clarno Classy Clubbers 4 H instrumental group entertain.

Helen Hunt Nathan Roth Honey Creek Traillawn Monroe High School Clarno

Debris Said Found At Thresher Submersible Site

An oceanographic scientist reported photographs showing debris on the ocean floor near the Thresher wreck site where 129 men were lost.

Portsmouth N.H Thresher

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